New 433rd AES commander assumes command Published June 6, 2012 By Senior Airman Brian McGloin 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Lt. Col. Edward Gruber assumes command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a ceremony June 2 in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Center auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members serve in a variety of careers such as nurses, medical technicians, administrative specialists and more. The 433rd AES is ready to fill the need when events like natural disasters, war or routine medical transportation by air is required. AES crews consist of five people, two nurses and three medical technicians. The crew carries with them the necessary equipment to turn any cargo aircraft in the Air Force into a flying ambulance almost instantly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Brian McGloin)